You obviously love kids. Every day parents walk through your front door, drop off their entire world, and entrust you with their safety and development. No pressure! You are truly a superhero. It just so happens, we love kids too. We aren’t just any ol’ bike company; our goal is helping children thrive. The Strider Bike isn’t just any ol’ bike; it is how we accomplish that goal. It seems like we have a lot in common. Let’s chat more about how the Strider Bike can specifically benefit the little love bugs in your care.
Developmental Milestones
Strider Bikes are one of the best tools for helping develop gross motor skills. Kids as young as eighteen months will learn whole-body movements without frustration. With no pedals to smack legs or fuss with, their progression will start with simply walking the bike to sitting on the seat, taking longer strides, and eventually, balancing with both feet off the ground. It is a simple and natural process.
While kiddos are cruising around having a blast, they aren’t thinking about how important balance and coordination are for self-regulation, developing body awareness, building core strength, augmenting spatial intelligence, or establishing a foundation for future development of fine motor skills – but you are. The fact that they are also burning off some of that bountiful toddler energy is just the icing on the cake.
The benefits aren’t purely physical either. Strider Bikes encourage social and emotional development as well. Children can learn to play independently. They can explore and play creatively. On the flip side, they can also engage and interact with others while riding, navigating obstacles, playing games, and practicing taking turns.
The little tykes just think they are out there having fun, but you know they are doing so much more, and so do their parents.
Builds Confidence & Independence
Strider Bikes meet children where they are developmentally. They are light and easy to move around so children can better control how fast or slow they want to go, and with feet on the ground, they have complete control over how and when to stop the bike. Most toddlers don’t use words like “accomplishment,” “independent,” or “confident.” They don’t have to; it is written all over their faces.
Riding bikes is a lifelong journey. It isn’t just about learning new skills but becoming comfortable with exploring and navigating new challenges. A bike teaches them what they are capable of. Strider Bikes give children direct and persistent experiences that build confidence and independence every time they hop on. That will positively impact who they become and how they show up in the world. And, honestly, what greater gift could you offer these little human beings?
Economic Impact
As if the developmental and emotional benefits of Strider Bikes aren’t enough on their own, there are plenty of practical reasons they make sense for you as a caretaker. They are safe. Without pedals, your little munchkins can safely use their feet to navigate obstacles and stop quickly. Strider Bikes are accessible to a wide range of ages without the worry of their individual bike skills. There is less chance of losing control of the bike, crashes, or injury. They’re also lightweight, probably a good two times lighter than most pedal bikes with training wheels. Don’t let those kids fool you; they are totally capable of putting the bikes away on their own! With a simple design, there won’t be complicated repairs or rusted chains to replace. The 12” Sport is easily adjustable. You can adjust both handlebar and seat height with a simple quick-release, to accommodate even the shortest of legs. No tools necessary.
You likely invest a lot in toys and materials, Strider Bikes can withstand a good toddler beating and will be around for a long time. Plus, did we mention? They are fun! Really, really fun!
At the end of the day, when the goldfish cracker crumbs are swept up, and boogers scraped off tabletops, we hope you take a moment to feel proud of a job well done. And, the next morning, when all the kiddos come storming back in, you’ll be ready for another day of tending their little hearts. You are a superhero! Trust us; you don’t hear that enough. We feel honored to help support you in what you do.
Luckily, Strider has invented and perfected the most simple, effective, and wicked cool ways to get your kids on a bike. There is a complete progression that takes your kid from drooling on themselves to drooling over their bike before they are out of diapers (sorry, we can’t help with potty training though). Let’s take a look at some of the obstacles you face as a parent when it comes to getting your kiddo started on a bike and ways to alleviate the stress. 
Strider Solution: First step, ditch the training wheels! By ditch, we mean destroy (or just throw them in the trash). They are making this bike riding thing WAY TOO HARD. Isn’t the point to have fun? The second step, choose an age-appropriate Strider and download the Learn-to-Ride Guide. We’ll tell you everything you need to know (and that’s not much). Honestly, your kiddo will likely teach themselves.
Strider Solution: Typical children’s bikes are clunky and heavy with awkward training wheels. Strider Bikes are made to be light and portable enough that even your barely walking toddler can maneuver with ease. Take that thing with you everywhere you want your little bean to keep up with you – the grocery store, furniture shopping, or mall walking. Heck, let them ride in the living room or basement. Now, if we could only figure out how they could bring their bike on a long flight.
It’s not too often that obstacles are this easy to overcome. You do a lot of hard things every day. There’s no need to make getting your kid on a bike one of those. Start with the Rocking Base. Your baby can literally start as soon as they sit up. Then, when your little love bug starts walking, pop the bike off the base, and, walla, you have yourself a 12” balance bike. It’s the awesome-sauce! The grand finale is the 14x. It starts as a balance bike and can magically transform into a pedal bike with the Easy-Ride Pedal Conversion Kit. If your kid is already out of diapers (congratulations!), or maybe even in grade school and hasn’t ridden a bike, no sweat, there’s no better time to start than now. Go easy on yourself. Get a Strider, get your kiddo rolling, and prepare yourself for a huge spike in family fun. At this rate, the next ten years will bring a 100% decrease in frustration with getting kids on bikes. 
riders at any age! 
Tired of the standard black grips and rims on your Strider? Looking for a way to spruce up your child’s sweet Strider ride? No problem! We’ve got your back. The customization bundle on our website is a steal! Not only will you get to choose a custom number plate, you’ll be able to choose from a variety of colored handlebar grips and our Ultralight Wheels. This customization pack is a great choice for those who want to add a splash of color to their child’s bike and make it stand out in the crowd. 
You didn’t think we’d stop with the helmet, did you? Of course not, safety first! Practicing safe riding at an early age builds the foundation for safe riding practices that will last a lifetime. We take riding safety seriously, our official safety bundle includes gloves, knee pads, and elbow pads. These pads are stylish, comfortable, and will keep your rider’s elbows and knees injury free. The easy-to-attach Velcro straps make it simple for your child to gear up for riding. Your little riders will be striding in style while protecting their elbows, knees, and hands with this top-selling accessory bundle for ages 18 months to 5 years old! 
Nothing says, “Too Cool for School,” quite like a Strider Racing Jersey. It’s true. Watch your child go back to school from winter break and be the talk of the classroom as they sport the bold colors on their new Strider Racing Jersey! Our jerseys come in a variety of colors so, no matter the occasion, they’ll be sporting their favorite color. Speaking of all occasions, the Strider Racing jerseys have a custom, motocross-style design that keeps kids cool and even has UV 30 protection. With 8 different color variations and four toddler sizes, you’ll have plenty of options to dress your little one like a champion in 2018 (plus they’re WAY cooler than Ralphie’s pair of pink bunny pajamas on Christmas morning). 
They ensure that your child’s Strider stays light, which makes learning how to balance the bike easier. Once your little rider gets a little older and might still be a little too timid to make the switch to the 14x Sport, consider upgrading the EVA foam tires to our Heavy-Duty tire set. These inflatable, pneumatic rubber tires are great at helping your little one adjust to the heavier weight of a pedal bike. Air tires like these are also great for when your child is ready to start going off the beaten path. They provide good bounce and cushion to help them maneuver through tough terrain. 
Strider Snow Skis – Dreaming of a white Christmas? So are we! Hitting the slopes is one of our favorite winter activities. So, we thought we’d combine our two favorite things, bike riding, and skiing. The end result? Attachable skis to any 12” Strider model. The Strider Snow Skis are one of our top-selling accessories that easily attaches and transforms your child’s bike into the perfect winter toy, in the backyard, cross country, or on the slopes. Pair the Strider Bike ski attachment with your child’s balance bike for the ultimate winter experience! Don’t let cabin fever stop you and your little one from getting outside. The Strider Snow Skis go fast, so 
At Strider Sports, we have a passion for riding. We want to share that passion with the world. Strider Balance Bikes for toddlers not only introduce them to the world of two-wheeled transportation, but give them the confidence, independence, and ability to explore the world around them. These things inspire our kids to adventure—real, tangible adventure that they can’t find within the pixels of a smartphone. The confidence, self-esteem, laughs, giggles, new friends, and sheer fun that come from the Strider Balance Bike for toddlers sticks with them long after they’ve put the Strider away and moved on to a dirt bike, mountain bike, sport bike or motorcycle. That’s something they’ll take with them for life.
The first version of the tricycle was invented in 1680 by a German man named Stephan Farffler. This version was operated, not by pedaling the feet, but by a series of gears and hand cranks. The tricycle as we know it today (operated by pedaling) was invented by two Frenchmen – Blanchard and Maguier – in 1789. The tricycle introduced by Blanchard and Maguier has gone through relatively few changes since its inception.
